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Lakeland Community College on Fast Track to Energy Efficiency with ...  -  25 Mar 2009
FOXBusinessLakeland Community College is moving quickly to achieve a greener, more sustainable future with the help of a comprehensive energy and resource efficiency

Frost & Sullivan: Uncertainty for the Energy Efficiency Market ...  -  25 Mar 2009
FOXBusinessIn light of these new economic conditions, it is questionable whether the trend toward energy efficiency will continue. However, Frost & Sullivan believes

Xcel Energy launches home energy-efficiency programs  -  25 Mar 2009
Bizjournals.comXcel Energy Inc. said Tuesday it’s launching two new programs aimed at upgrading the energy efficiency of its customers’ homes as well as homes under

US Green Bank Proposed to Finance Clean Energy and Efficiency Projects  -  25 Mar 2009
GreenerBuildings..."By creating the Green Bank, we will accelerate the development, deployment and production of clean energy and energy efficiency technologies across the

Houston Mayor: Fixing America’s Energy Mess Through Efficiency–and ...  -  25 Mar 2009
Wall Street Journal BlogsIn a nutshell, he said, greater efficiency will go a long way toward increasing energy security, sustainability, and affordability. Take cars.

AMD Announces Next-Generation, Platform-Agnostic Tools for ...  -  25 Mar 2009
FOXBusiness..."AMD is committed to arming developers with a full complement of hardware and development tools that help increase their development efficiency and improve

Toray Touts Thin-Film Efficiency of 5.5%  -  25 Mar 2009
Greentech MediaThe conversion efficiency is higher than the 5.15 percent, the highest efficiency that has so far been announced in academic conferences.

Chesterfield School Board approves efficiency review  -  25 Mar 2009
Richmond Times DispatchThe Chesterfield County School Board last night gave the go-ahead for the school system to request that the state conduct an efficiency review of its

Water Conservation Experts Pour Into Newport Beach, CA  -  25 Mar 2009
FOXBusinessWaterEC, The International Water Efficiency Conference will be held March 30-April 2, 2009 at the Newport Beach Marriott. WaterEC is for municipal,

PA DEP Offers Energy Workshops Statewide To Help Small Businesses ...  -  25 Mar 2009
PR Newswire (press release)In addition, information about financial and technical resources for energy-efficiency upgrades will be available. Particular emphasis will be given to

Energy Efficiency Improvements Will Create Thousands of New Jobs ...  -  25 Mar 2009
Market Wire (press release)COLUMBUS, OH--(Marketwire - March 25, 2009) - Ohio could save over $19 billion by using energy efficiency strategies that are available right now,

You can get paid to save energy  -  25 Mar 2009
CharlotteObserver.comTo qualify for financial incentives, Piedmont customers can't install the energy efficiency upgrades before the utility offers the programs.

* Ethanol, efficiency push mean gasoline demand has peaked  -  25 Mar 2009
guardian.co.uk..."First it will be the recession then vehicle fuel efficiency." Large US refineries that have added hydrocracking and coking units are best equipped for

Octus Energy and SolarNet Partner to Pursue Renewable Energy ...  -  25 Mar 2009
Earthtimes (press release)..."SolarNet is an integral partner for Octus as we seek to secure, finance, deploy and own large-scale renewable energy efficiency projects," said Chris

Strategies for Maximizing Test System Efficiency  -  25 Mar 2009
Tech-On EnglishCompanies can meet the objective of increasing test system efficiency by applying the following three strategies: reducing test times by maximizing

Matching state grants proposed to encourage energy efficiency  -  25 Mar 2009
DesMoinesRegister.comBy JENNIFER JACOBS • jejacobs@dmreg.com • March 25, 2009 If Iowa communities figure out a way to save money on energy, they could get a state grant of up to

York Financial Group and Atlantic Energy Solutions Team Up to ...  -  25 Mar 2009
FOXBusinessThe second program will help 400 families improve their homes in advance of the sale, with typical energy efficiency improvements such as new energy

Southern Company Issues Online Corporate Responsibility Report  -  25 Mar 2009
PR Newswire (press release)In the report, Ratcliffe details company innovations in energy efficiency, renewable energy and environmental technology research, noting accomplishments

New materials that boost efficiency of Blue OLEDs by 25% unveiled ...  -  25 Mar 2009
TechShout!A team of researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are on their toes to improve the efficiency of the blue OLED.

Purdue Helps Companies Save Energy, Reduce Operating Costs  -  25 Mar 2009
Environmental LeaderIndiana companies are saving energy and reducing operating costs thanks to the Energy Efficiency Program offered by the Indiana Manufacturing Extension

Volkswagen to boost factory efficiency using IBM technology  -  25 Mar 2009
Business in the BurbsVolkswagen Group, Germany’s largest auto company, is turning to IBM Corp. for help in making its manufacturing more efficient through advanced sensor

Newsom rolls out renewable energy loans  -  25 Mar 2009
Sustainable Industries...by Sara Stroud - 3.25.09 The city of San Francisco is preparing to launch a loan program aimed at increasing residential energy efficiency and renewable

Feds push for more 'green' in rural areas  -  25 Mar 2009
Deseret NewsThe program also assists in the development of energy efficiency projects for irrigation systems, refrigeration units, lighting or heating and cooling

First drive: 2010 Toyota Prius  -  25 Mar 2009
Motor AuthorityOn one particular route chosen for its varied terrain and used as an 'efficiency challenge' the car averaged 70.9mpg over a roughly 30mi course.

State Seeks $38.5M Energy Earmark  -  25 Mar 2009
istockAnalyst.com (press release)Those goals are: increasing efficiency and reducing energy costs for consumers, businesses and government; reducing reliance on imported energy;

NAM supports legislation on energy efficiency  -  25 Mar 2009
Reliable Plant Magazine...of Manufacturers (NAM) president John Engler on March 25 said the “Restoring America’s Manufacturing Leadership Through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009�

National Grid continues NYS Energy Efficiency Tour  -  25 Mar 2009
Capital News 9That's National Grid's slogan for their New York State Energy Efficiency Tour. This month the company is touring local towns and cities to better educate

Stimulus bill to boost Colo.'s new energy economy  -  25 Mar 2009
ForbesPresident Barack Obama's $787 billion package includes about $50 billion for renewable energy and efficiency programs. Colorado's Democratic leaders

Austin Public Schools: Hope for funding reform  -  25 Mar 2009
Post-BulletinThe district is always looking at ways to increase efficiency. An example of this is our Schools for Energy Efficiency energy conservation program.

Providence mayor: All new city buildings must be green  -  25 Mar 2009
Providence JournalIt will feature an array of solar panels that power a solar-thermal hot-water system, high efficiency boilers and chillers, and high efficiency lighting

Demand for small remodeling projects on the rise; energy ...  -  25 Mar 2009
MLive.com...federal Department of Energy announced this month that Michigan would receive $325 million this year in weatherization and energy efficiency funding.

Superhydrophobic: Self-cleaning, Low-reflectivity Treatment Boosts ...  -  25 Mar 2009
Science Daily (press release)..."The more sunlight that goes into the photovoltaic cells and the less that reflects back, the higher the efficiency can be," said CP Wong,

Senators announce housing money  -  25 Mar 2009
Boston GlobeLocal housing agencies can use the money improve public housing units, create jobs, and increase energy efficiency by replacing plumbing and electrical

MOFA to improve on staff efficiency  -  25 Mar 2009
Joy OnlineThe Ministry of Food and Agriculture (mofa) is to develop a three-year strategic plan to improve on the efficiency of staff of the ministry, the Minister of

Build San Antonio Green honored for energy efficiency  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
Bizjournals.comIn addition, the increased efficiency of these homes are saving an estimated 1.5 million kilowatt-hours each year or enough energy to run 62 conventionally

Hospira to cut 10 pct of jobs in efficiency drive; shares rise  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - Medical products maker Hospira Inc (HSP.N) said on Tuesday it expects to cut about 10 percent of its workforce, or 1400 jobs,

Wal-Mart opens its doors to high efficiency  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
SmartBriefLeaders in Energy Management feature about Wal-Mart Canada president David Cheesewright to find out more about the Wal-Mart HE (high efficiency) initiative.

Metro efficiency audit expanded  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
Ballard News Tribune...“In the face of budget shortfalls, we must run transit with the highest efficiency possible,� said Council member Reagan Dunn, chair of the council’s

Montana Legislation Would Create Energy Efficiency Weatherization ...  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
New WestLegislative Reporter Holly Baker heard from supporters of the bill, which would create an Energy Efficiency Weatherization Standard from both NorthWestern

CTNA launches truck fuel efficiency contest  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
Modern Tire DealerContinental Tire North America Inc.'s (CTNA) new "Beat the Best" contest, which runs through May 15, promotes fuel efficiency.

RagingWire Receives $150000 Energy Efficiency Rebate From SMUD  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
SYS-CON Media (press release)It was right not only for the long term operational efficiency of our business, but more importantly it was the responsible decision for our community,

Teachers union calls for efficiency  -  ‎Mar 23, 2009‎
Daily Mail - CharlestonHe said there is a way to have greater efficiency without doing away with county school boards. "If you combine school districts together then you lose,

Energy efficiency pervades Mass. stimulus spending; some fret delays  -  ‎Mar 23, 2009‎
Wicked Local RockportShe said DCAM was working with the Division of Energy Resources to identify energy efficiency projects but that many – such as the building of wind turbines

Recession Triggers Interest in Efficiency  -  ‎Mar 23, 2009‎
EcoGeek42 percent responded that they are to install a higher-efficiency water heater; 26 percent already have. On the other hand, decisions that might help only

Senators, Governor announce $38 million for Delaware’s energy ...  -  ‎Mar 23, 2009‎
Delaware Business LedgerSens. Tom Carper and Ted Kaufman (both D-Del.) and Gov. Jack Markell (D-Del.) joined together to announce how nearly $38 million in federal funding to help

Energenics Announce Enercat Fuel Additive Trial Success  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
FOXBusinessNot only have they benefited from substantial fuel efficiency but also a 30% minimum improvement in black smoke emissions within a short period of using the

Cumberland County commissioners order wide-ranging efficiency study  -  ‎Mar 23, 2009‎
PennLive.comCumberland County commissioners this afternoon ordered a wide-ranging 90-day study to seek cost savings and boost efficiency. Moving from a fourth-class

NJBPU Wins National Energy Efficiency Awards  -  ‎Mar 23, 2009‎
PR Newswire (press release)The Partner of the Year Award recognizes organizations leading comprehensive, high performing, energy efficiency initiatives that leverage ENERGY STAR

Sage North America Helps Growing Small Businesses Improve ...  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
Market Wire (press release)MISSISSAUGA, ON--(Marketwire - March 24, 2009) - Sage North America announced today the availability of Sage BusinessVision 50 Accounting 2009,



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Some marine terminals are using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags on ... the frequency of human error and increasing operational efficiency.

Advanced Supply Chain Management Laboratory - NTRC

Accelerate shipping speed by increasing the efficiency of decision making and ... AHRIST is evaluating the use of RFID tags by vendors, DLA distribution

Animal Identification

...frequency identification (RFID) transponders are becoming increasingly useful ... to be cost-effective tools to increase the efficiency of production.

STATEMENT OF MAJOR GENERAL MICHAEL P. WIEDEMER UNITED STATES AIR ...

...and meet the productivity and efficiency demands necessary to stay competitive. ... We also see great potential in Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Testimony of Ralph G. Petroff President and Chief Executive ...

Ø Spectrum efficiency and sharing: very low power emissions “in the noise� ... TDC will develop a one-way RFID tag that interfaces with a sensor and

FHWA Freight Management and Operations - Technology to Enhance ...

...that simultaneously enhance freight system security and supply chain efficiency. ... including bar code readers and passive and active RFID readers.

FHWA Freight Management and Operations - Technology to Enhance ...

In addition, it is helpful—especially for efficiency and productivity—if ... Electronic seals tend to combine physical seals and RFID components.

RFID-Assisted Localization and Communication for First Responders

...for embedding critical building/occupant information in specific on-site RFID tags to enhance the safety and efficiency of the first responders' mission

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...management systems that will enhance the capacity and efficiency of the NAS. ... The agency also conducted two Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)



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